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    Curry Leaf

    4.4 (908 reviews)
    ModerateIndian, Halal, Pakistani
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    I've been to SF 3 times in my life, and 2 of those - I've made it a point to eat here because it's DELICIOUS. Their cheese naan is 10/10, try it, and I always get the Chicken Karahi, and their rice is just perfect. It's a bit of a hole in the wall and it really is all about the food. I'd eat here regularly if I lived in the city.

    Chicken Tikka Masala Garlic Naan Chicken but
    Soneya S.

    After finishing our sunset cruise at 10pm, we were starving and stumbled upon curry leaf, so we decided to give it a try. Honestly, it was one of the strangest restaurant experiences I've ever had. We ordered an even tipped, but then the man behind the counter, told us to get our own plates, cutlery cups, and water. When the food was ready, we also had to pick it up ourselves. At that point, I was half expecting him to ask me to wash the dishes too. As for the food, it really wasn't great especially if you're Pakistani and know how authentic flavors. Maybe it's appeals more to Americans but for us it definitely wasn't worth the visit. Here's what we got: 2/5 stars-Seeks Kabab (I was expecting more than just one). Could have been at least two vs one for the price we paid. 1/5 stars- garlic naan was not good at alll! 3/5 stars- the chicken biryani was okay nothing special!!! Skip this particular place if you can! Still not sure why I tipped, when I did all the work hahah

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    Chantil B.

    I finally tried this delicious food. The service was very nice, and in a gorgeous location in the North Beach district of SF. I go the chicken keema w/ potatoes to go. I'd love to try more items on their menu the next time I'm in the area. The food is very spicy btw, wish I love.

    Ambiance
    Keerthi D.

    Curry Leaf is an Indian and Pakistani restaurant in Russian Hill with flavorful vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. The restaurant had indoor seating, good for small groups and you order/pay at the kiosk before your food comes out. The ambiance can be described as casual and the prices are very reasonable. The food is a little sweeter and less spicier than the average Indian restaurant, but the portion sizes are good. The chicken biryani was a good pick and paired well with the chicken karahi. The mushroom keema was also something that was new to me. It was flavorful and was a good pick with the naan.

    Jeannie W.

    We ordered to go for this India restaurant. Little overpriced only ordered 3 entrees and 2 garlic naan and chicken tikka masala costed almost $68. Garlic naan was so soggy. Doesn't recommended for to go. They gave you a lot of rice but too little chickens. Masala was over power too spicy. Make sure you tell them mild.

    Chicken Roll Spicy
    Shareef K.

    Ordered the Chicken Roll wraps and Mango lassi. Chicken rolls were very good. We ordered it Spicy and it had a nice kick. The sauce is also smoky in flavor which I liked. Paired with the tamarind and green chutney, it was very good. Would definitely recommend.

    Vegetable Samosa - very good and spicy
    Winnie W.

    What would I do without Yelp!!!?? ;P After spending a few days in SF's Fisherman's Wharf area and enjoying meal after meal of seafood, fish n chip and clam chowder, we were craving something different and Yelp! came to rescue! We found Curry Leaf on Columbus Street and it is somewhat a hole in the wall. The restaurant is smaller, but very clean and comfortable, and seats about 20 comfortably. We walked in at about 6:45p and were asked to grab the menus and seat ourselves anywhere, and to walk back up to the cashier to place our order whenever we're ready. By the time we left at 7.30p, the restaurant was 90% full. We opted for a Vegetarian Samosa appetizer (excellent, and nice & spicy!), lamb wrap (really good( with balanced flavor), and a boneless chicken biriyani (very good and offered at a very generous portion!). Everything tasted very good and prices are very reasonable and on the cheaper side. Overall a very pleasant meal and enjoyable dining experience. Thumbs Up!

    Dinner spread
    Soroosh P.

    Open late, reasonably priced, flavorful cuisine. Curry leaf is a gem. While most people order this place on a delivery app- I think hot and fresh Indian food tastes much better than Indian food cooked 45 minutes ago. That being said ambiance here is no frills but it is clean and the service is attentive. You order at the counter and you have to pick up your food when it's ready. I really enjoy the Bengan Bharta, fish tandoori and samosas here. The bharta is one of the best I've ever had. The fish tandoori is a mix of smoky and flavorful. Samosas are soft but pack a punch. The ctm is good but certainly not the best and the sabzi is good but simple. Overall I recommend eating here and it is worth a stop even at 10p on a Saturday. Nothing I've ever eaten here has been below good.

    Saag Dal
    April L.

    Curry Leaf wasn't even our original dinner spot but when we walked by there was such a flavorful delicious aroma coming from the restaurant that we just had to at least stop by for a snack. I'm suuuuper duper glad that we did stop by and try out some dishes because everything was sooo incredibly flavorful and packed with spices. We got the chicken biryani (so many different spices and packed a lil spicy punch too!). The rice and chicken were both not too dry but the rice was really the star with how delectable it was. We also got the saag dal and it was also very flavorful. The spices are definitely less punchy than in the biryani but it made for a great pairing to the rice. Lentils and spinach were plentiful. There were so many other yummy looking things on the menu that I wished we chose more dishes to try but even then we did not finish the two that we had ordered so portion sizes are solid. Service was quick and easy as you order your food up front and then you pick up at the same counter. The restaurant itself is small/mid sized but still with enough seating. I hope to be able to come back and try more things!

    Plain Naan
    Leslie C.

    Cute little place in north beach serving tasty indian and pakistani food. You order at the counter and pay when you finish your meal. Lots of water and sauces available for free. We ordered the vegetable pakora, the lamb chops, sag and lentils. The pakora were filled with a mix of potatoes, cauliflower and onions. These were yummy!!! the lamb chops had so much flavor unfortunately they were over cooked. The sag and lentils were excellent!! Prices are so reasonable!!!!

    Sweet and nicely spiced Masala Chai!

    Perfectly spiced and juicy tandoori chicken! Crispy and chewy naan. Masala chai refillable for $1.99?! Are you out of your mind?! This hidden gem was sooooo good. We also tried sag paneer, lentils, and chicken tika masala... all very flavorful and yummy! Friendly service. Mostly self service which makes it fast and efficient while calm and enjoyable.

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    Amazing Tika masal! We stumbled across this place when there was a parade and so glad we did! Must try!

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    We tried Tikka masala, biryani, chicken wrap and naan. Everything tastes great. Would definitely come back.

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    Been going to these guys for over a decade! I went on the first day it opened. Ali is the best!

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    Shalimar

    3.9(1.6k reviews)
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    If you're looking for no frills Pakistani restaurant, then Shalimar is the perfect place to go to…read more We ordered two orders of garlic naan, tandoori chicken, chicken tikka masala, and chicken Karahi. Everything was delicious and had the right amount of heat. I loved the free chai tea (hard to come by in this economy ). Service was fast.

    Ordered in via a delivery app after a friend who lived here years ago recommended it to me. Not…read moresure if it was an off day or they've gone downhill, but this was fairly disappointing. Murgh Tikka Lahori (breast)- this was a surprisingly large amount of food for the price. Didn't have much complaint on this and would get again. Although I might go for the boneless option next time Chicken Kofta- the gravy was incredibly oily (I had to use a paper towel to soak up the thick layer on top. The kofta itself was soft, but didn't have super strong flavor. Chicken Jalfrezi- the flavor for this was decent, but once again super oily. I also had to use a paper towel to soak up the oil. I had gotten this as it sounded healthier- just stir fried chicken, veggies, tomato sauce, and spices- but the oil really over powered here. Shalimar Chawal- basic rice with some spices/flavor. For the price it was good. I'd be open to trying again in the future, but really hoping it's not as oily next time.

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    I'm going to say it--there is some pricey, bougee Indian food in San Francisco. Pakwan is not one…read moreof them but I very much appreciate their quality and value given the price point. I think it's one of the better value (and very good) Pakistani/Indian food. Nice takeout spot or late-night food option, but the interior is pretty rustic, welcoming, and cozy as well. Staff is helpful, warm, and friendly. Love the chicken tikka masala, saag paneer, and naan. Bursting with flavor and spices. Good portions. Need to come back to try the goat biryani and a wrap. Please do not drive here. I can't imagine parking here. Walk or bike or bus or it's walkable from BART and Muni Metro's Powell station (or maybe Civic Center, it's kind-of in the middle I think.) I'll be back! Great bang for your buck.

    Note - this location is the one that DoorDash/UberEats delivers from - hence my review for take out…read more- I love the one on 16th St. for sit down. This is my hands down favorite Indian/Pakistani place for takeout - the food always tastes fresh, staff makes it quickly, and it arrives hot. Everything tastes as you would expect (rice, Chicken Tikka Masala, garlic naan, etc.) - the real stand outs are the Chicken Biriani (the vegetable one is never what I hope it will be) and the Daal - the lentils. Their Daal is rich, spicy (in the best way) and the sliced jalapeños really make it. Pro tip: You get enough for at least 3 meals - so get it for dinner and enjoy it for a couple lunches!

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    4.8(325 reviews)
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    The Lamb Shank and Palek Paneer are divine. The lamb is wonderfully tender laid on top of lemony…read morebirtani rice that mends well with the juicy and fatty meat. The chickpea on the side tastes so good and smoky. Palek paneer is my usual choice at Indian restaurants, and I'm blown away. She serves the best I ever had. The spinach isn't blanched in water, but in milk! Which makes a difference. Not for vegans, but vegetarians you're in for a treat. The staff all are very friendly and I hope they expand to other states.

    After a failed attempt at Deli Board for lunch (line was at least an hour) we started walking in…read moresearch of food. We saw this Pakistani food and just decided to try it. We didn't look at reviews or anything so we didn't know what we were getting ourselves into. We just needed lunch fast for our toddler. We ordered at the front. They have Pakistani or middle eastern food. I ordered from their lunch menu. My husband got their lamb wrap, and I got their lunch special plate. The plate came with lamb korma, rice, and garbanzo bean (chana dal), naan, and a regular soda/drink. OMG it was delicious! I haven't had good Pakistani food in a long time. The lamb korma had so much flavor, a little spice kick (loved it), and the chana dal was surprisingly good too. I hate any kind of beans but this was so good. My picky toddler even ate the lamb and rice! It was that good. My husband lamb wrap was a treat too. They had this sort of sweat relish, it went so well with the lamb. The lady who was at the front was SUPER nice, super accommodating. We had a crazy toddler. She brought over water and eventually came over and dropped our food off. We sat in the back patio. The guy who took our order came around and checked up on us too. Super friendly people! Definitely on our list when we do our annual SF visit now.

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    Chutney - Chicken Tikka Masala Curry and white rice. My favorite!

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    3.7(1.4k reviews)
    1.2 miTenderloin
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    This is EASILY the best Indian restaurant in San Francisco city proper -- I'm actually SOOO shocked…read moreto see that the ratings are so low on yelp! My qualifications: 1) I love Indian food 2) I grew up eating Indian food 3) I've eaten a lot of Indian food 4) I've eaten a lot of good Indian food 5) I've eaten a lot of bad Indian food Now for reviews on actual Chutney food: 1) Palak Paneer - 5 stars - this is literally the best palak paneer I've had in a while, it actually tastes RIGHT and tasty and creamy but not heavy and not watery. I have reordered this like 14 times. 2) Baigan Bhurta - 4 stars - tastes great but a bit too oily for my personal liking but like tastes GREAT 4) Achaar - 5 stars - for portion size alone 5) Mutter Paneer - 4 stars - Scratched the itch, quite good 6) Aloo Gobi - 2 stars - I did not enjoy this one as much which was a shock given the track record so far here. Flavors did not come together for me 7) Dal makhani - 3 stars - Pretty standard, pretty good

    OK, one thing I will say this place is always filled with men. I don't know if this is like their…read moredining hall or something but there's always a bunch of guys in the back just having a good time for the Hondorian chicken. I would definitely say order before you come cause that chicken takes about 25 minutes, but it is topped here. I love the chicken the biryani I like to go for the goat biryani and I tell them hold the spice but sometimes they can't so I just let them put all the spices in there and I just pick it out solid place great portion and gray prices but if you're looking to eat by yourself and you don't want to be awkward in your old lady, I would recommend taking it to go so that it doesn't mess up your experience with the food. i'm only putting four star because the chicken takes about 20 minutes to make and the garlic naan amazing their green sauce is also very delicious.

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    Halal Wings Plus - 10 pcs wings: Spicy Lemon Pepper

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    4.0(624 reviews)
    1.2 miTenderloin
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    Parking structure right next door makes parking easy...or you can find parking on the street…read more Service is quick and fresh. Location is small which makes it perfect for grab and go. But they have tables and seats to eat there as well. Their wings are to die for! Bar always raves about how these are better than Wing Stop...the spicy lemon proper is the best! And their ranch is really good! Brother location in Fremont.

    A few friends and I were walking around downtown and wanted a snack. We thought of this spot for…read morewings. Can't say no when it comes to wings! We've tried Halal Wings Plus a few times before throughout the years and it was always a pretty solid choice. The neighborhood is a bit shady, so beware of your surroundings and watch where you're stepping, cuz you don't wanna be stepping on sh** or b@rf! The menu is above the cashier, so you just order and pay up front and get the receipt with your order number. They'll call the number out when it's ready. I think there's roughly 8-10 tables, if you decide to dine in. ***OUR PICKS*** We ordered 20 wings with 2 flavors. LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN WINGS ~ lots of pepper flavor but the lemon did not shine. And the chicken meat inside didn't seem marinated and tasted bland. It probably would be better if they added lemon juice after it was cooked or had given us some lemons to squeeze over the chicken before we dug in. 3.5/5 MANGO HABANERO CHICKEN WINGS ~ the sauce was spicy and tangy sweet, but it doesn't seem like they marinate their wings. It's only the sauce that gives the chicken flavor. 3.5/5 The wings aren't at all crispy. And flavor was ok and could have been better. But what was off-putting was the smell of the wings after we boxed it up and took it home! It had this gamey chicken smell as if it was old chicken. At least none of us got sick, but I'll think twice about revisiting.

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